Djokovic: "Hattrick" at Melbourne Park

GLYN KIRK/AFP Serbian Tennis Player, Novak Djokovic.

SYDNEY, KOMPAS.com — Novak Djokovic the Middle target of hattrick Grand Slam Australia Open who start rolling next week. However, his ambition to achieve three consecutive titles in the professional era it will get heavy obstacles, especially from rival origin United Kingdom Kingdom, Andy Murray, as well as veteran tennis player who continually vied for Grand Slam titles, Roger Federer.

One on heavy Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, was forced to withdraw from the Grand Slam earlier this year because the condition is not fit. In fact, the lefty from Spain this presents enormous difficulties for Djokovic in the final at Melbourne Park last year, before succumbing in a duel lasts 5 hours 51 minutes.

Now, Murray is considered the heaviest opponent after no. 1 United Kingdom Kingdom was conquered in the finals and semi-finals of the Australia open 2011 and 2012. Well, this time Murray had a chance to respond, let alone winning the pendulum seems to be leaning towards the world number three player.

Yes, in 2012 Murray managed to beat Djokovic in the fight for an Olympic gold medal in London. After that, he returned the Serbian tennis player plunked in the final of the US Open Grand Slam, which led him to become the first men's tennis player United Kingdom won a Grand Slam since Fred Perry did it in 1936.

On the other hand, Federer did have the potential to become penjegal. Although he was already 31 years old, Switzerland tennis player is still able to perform consistently for troublesome younger rival six years her senior. What's more, Federer still got high spirits to add to an already Grand Slam collection 5 times disabet.

Even without Nadal who is stricken with a stomach virus, the match will not be easy for the three top-tier tennis player of the world. Because, everything possible can happen, which makes them could have been knocked out early, as Djokovic unfolds.

"I have high ambitions, but I am very aware that this would be very difficult because the current men's tennis is very competitive," said the world number one tennis player, on Wednesday (9/1/2013).

"The success of Andy Murray won his first title at a Grand Slam in the past year also put him in a group of players who are serious candidates to win the Australia open."

Nevertheless, Djokovic remained confident with his ability to repeat the success. The atmosphere at Melbourne Park make him optimistic it could defend the title.

However, Murray and Federer has had similar beliefs to be champion. Special Murray, after twice being a finalist, he is increasingly confident it could put an end to penantiannya for the first title in this hard court Grand Slam.

"I hope Australia Open could have been better for me than last year," said Murray, who increasingly relaxed face a Grand Slam after grabbing his first title at the U.s. open.

"I played some good matches there. I lost a set in the first round, and then won the next four games with a straight set, to match (semifinals) against Novak, when I played very good. "

In the meantime, Federer, winning four titles Open Australia, wanted to extend its existence as a top tennis player son. Although making decisions are not unusual because of the absence in the tournament warm-up, Federer, who never again penetrate the Australia Open final since becoming Champion 2010, still hope to be a winner.

"I want to try to survive as long as possible ... I don't want to fail, "said the world number two player.

"I hope to continue to survive for a few years because I love it. I liked the pressure when playing against the new generation, which increased rapidly.

"It's part of the puzzle that keeps me motivated, trying to play against players such as Novak, Andy, and Rafa."